Boston Breastfeeding Coalition Newsletter
January 2021
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Good News in the New Year |
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We are starting 2021 off with exciting news from some of our Coalition members. Congratulations to these hardworking women for their new career steps! |
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"I am extremely excited to be a part of the Boston Doula Circle team as a doula and certified lactation counselor. It is a culmination of my involvement with Vital Village Network and a true testament to the power of the village."
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Danielle recently completed her Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS) training with Mamatoto Village.
"Danielle has pursued her Lactation Specialist training to encourage and educate families who are at high risk with limited resources. Her goal is to be a resource to families with helping them to understand the importance of breastfeeding and its natural nutritional values. In the future,
Danielle hopes to work with Premature/NICU infants."
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Edwige has been approved for Pathway 3 hour tracking for IBCLC.
"I've finally been approved for Pathway 3 hours! I can now put all the knowledge from my Maternal Child Health w/ Human Lactation degree to use and receive the hands-on knowledge I've been yearning for to become an IBCLC. Thank You Vital Village for all the help and support!!!"
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We love staying up-to-date with your news! If you want us to share out updates, events, flyers, webinars, or job opportunities, let us know. You can email us at bostonbreastfeeding@bmc.org or tag @bostonbreastfeeding on relevant Facebook posts and we can re-share on social media or add to our Coalition Newsletters.
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Literature Repository: COVID-19, Breastfeeding, Infant Feeding, and Breast Milk |
This repository is compiled by the Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health and provides an overview of what peer-reviewed journal articles currently state on COVID-19, breastfeeding, infant feeding, and breast milk. As the pandemic is ongoing, more and more research results are published.
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Bill H.1949- An Act to reduce racial disparities in maternal health |
Representatives Kay Khan and Liz Miranda create a special commission relative to reducing racial disparities in maternal death within the office of health equity within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. |
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How to talk to your kids about the attack on the US Capitol |
The attack on the US Capitol on January 6th has left parents wondering how to talk to their kids about what happened. While what works will look different for every family, here are 10 tips from a child psychiatrist to help parents talk to their kids about alarming events. |
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Join us Thursday, January 21st at 12pm.
We will continue to explore equity in lactation and policies with guest speakers from the coalition. We will also discuss why Breastfeeding equity requires all people and stakeholder institutions' involvement and participation in the support and benefits derived from breastfeeding.
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Join us Tuesday, January 26th at 6pm.
We will be discussing COVID-19 and vaccine recommendations for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers with guest speaker Dr. Elizabeth Barnett. Dr. Barnett is an infectious disease pediatrician at Boston Medical Center. We will hear from her as well as engage in a discussion among scholars about how to effectively engage clients in vaccine conversations. If you have specific questions you would like answered, please include them here!
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Breastfeeding Counselors are available every day to help. Call today for support from our trained & experienced peers.
CALL: 857-301-8259
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Stay connected, informed, and supported by your community. Virtual breastfeeding support groups and Baby Cafes are held throughout the week.
Check out our website to register and join!
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WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC), headquartered in Framingham, MA, is looking for a support person who gives basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and helps them prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns.
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Employee Family Support Manager
Massachusetts General Hospital- Charlestown Clinic, is hiring for a Community Health Worker (CHW). They will be responsible for helping patients and their families to navigate and access community and medical services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors.
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Seeking virtual peer counseling opportunities? Our WARMLINE is seeking volunteers who have completed a lactation counseling training and have experience as peer counselors.
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Boston Breastfeeding Virtual Support Group Counselor
Our support groups are still meeting, just virtually! We are looking for more volunteers to help us support mothers. Any direct lactation mentoring done during virtual support groups can count towards IBCLC hours.
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The Lactation College
Founded by Dr. Bobbi Phillips
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The goal of the Lactation College is to present information in a concise and clear way to help candidates pass the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) examination. Any others who are interested in learning more about lactation, breastfeeding and breast milk are also welcome to join. Subscribe to get full access to the class-of-the-day newsletter. Email addresses are not shared. The course is free. |
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National Breastfeeding Conference & Convening Call for Proposals |
The 2021 National Breastfeeding Conference & Convening (NBCC) will be held Wednesday, June 9, 2021, to Friday, June- 11, 2021. The theme for this fully online conference is Ready for Anything: Rising & Thriving Breastfeeding Communities in the Face of Uncertainty.
Proposal submissions should be consistent with the conference theme and align with one of the three learning arcs and the associated objectives. The submission deadline is Sunday, February 7, 2021 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time).
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How Did I Miss That?: Breast Assessment and Non-White Skin Tones
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GOLD Learning is thrilled to present this free presentation from one of our most popular speakers, Nekisha Killings MPH, IBCLC. Breast assessment is a crucial clinical skill for IBCLCs, but sometimes common conditions don't present the way we were taught when they occur in clients with non-white skin. Experience an hour of practice changing information about the clinical presentation of conditions frequently seen in lactating parents, such as mastitis, vasospasm, eczema and more, in clients with non-white skin tones.
Webinar recording now available. This webinar is approved for 1 L-CERP.
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January's Network Connection Meeting |
Save the date for our January Network Connection Meeting: Emerging Brighter: New Year, New Hope. Join us for a visioning and design session to plan for an unprecedented year of service and social impact and transformation in 2021. We will also be announcing and celebrating our 2020 Unsung Hero Awardees!
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From your computer or smartphone!
Families with young children are invited to Children’s Mental Health Virtual Storytimes co-hosted by the Vital Village Network Mental Health Committee and Boston Public Library. We will bring families together for book readings, activities, and resources focused on Social-Emotional Learning.
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Other Training Opportunities |
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2020 National Breastfeeding Conference & Convening
L-CERP Credits Available
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With the cancellation of this year's NBCC, the team re-imagined the event as a robust series of webcast sessions. These sessions were released throughout the month of August 2020 and are now available on-demand and free of charge. L-Cerp credits can be obtained for each webcast session.
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Regularly updated with descriptions, contact info, locations, hours, and website links for important basic family needs.
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Text KIDS to 8-8-5-8-8 to receive free text messages on nearby community resources, wellness tips, and family-fun activities.
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Free app available on Apple, Android, and desktop for families to locate and access free or low-cost, high-quality local food resources in their neighborhoods
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Are you a Breastfeeding Scholar who is looking to connect with other Scholars?
Join the private Facebook Group just for Breastfeeding Scholars - a centralized location to stay updated on CERP offerings, scholarship opportunities, network with peers, and share and find resources.
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Vital Village Network's Boston Breastfeeding Coalition is committed to improving access to breastfeeding support for every parent in Boston, promoting connections between individuals and organizations that engage in breastfeeding advocacy, and supporting pathways for professional lactation counselors. |
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